Climate Week NYC is almost here, bringing together activists, organizers, advocates, artists, and communities from across the city and beyond. With so much happening throughout the week, we pulled together a few events we’re especially excited about — from climate justice workshops and energy education to actions focused on fossil fuels, AI, and community power.
Saturday, September 19
Art Build for Upcoming Unplug AI Actions
12:30–6:00 pm | Location shared after registration
Help create movement art for the upcoming Unplug AI week of actions. It’s a hands-on way to contribute to climate organizing and prepare for actions happening throughout Climate Week.
Sunday, September 20
350Brooklyn x Artichoke Dance Company Picnic at the Eco Festival
11:00 am–4:00 pm | Governors Island
Join 350Brooklyn for a potluck picnic during the Eco Festival on Governors Island. The festival runs from 11 to 4, and we’ll be laying out blankets near Building 406A on Colonels Row starting at 1 pm. Bring your own utensils and beverage, plus something to share.
Monday, September 21
Unplug OpenAI Action
5:00–6:00 pm | 295 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
Join a rally focused on the climate and community impacts of AI data-center expansion and calling on elected officials to protect communities and the climate.
Tuesday, September 22
How Do We Create Meaningful Climate Action in an Increasingly Authoritarian USA?
10:00 am–12:00 pm | 12 E 41st Street, Manhattan
A workshop sponsored by Sustaining All Life and United to End Racism exploring how climate organizing can remain effective in a changing political environment.
Unplug AI Amazon Presser and Rally
11:30 am–12:30 pm | 12 W 39th Street, Manhattan
Hear from Bill McKibben, former tech worker Holly Alpine, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice worker Kavita Sthanumurthy, and frontline data-center organizers about Amazon’s role in the expansion of fossil-fueled AI infrastructure.
No Immunity for Big Oil
1:00 pm | Location shared after RSVP
Climate accountability leaders will discuss efforts to challenge state and local climate deception lawsuits and how communities are fighting to preserve their ability to hold fossil-fuel companies accountable.
Power to the People: Energy 101 Training
5:00 pm | The People’s Forum, 320 W 37th Street
A Climate Week social reception followed by an interactive introduction to New York’s energy system, why it matters, and how communities can work toward a cleaner, more affordable, and more democratic energy future.
Wednesday, September 23
So We’ve Passed 1.5°C — What’s Our Strategy Now?
1:30–3:30 pm | 12 E 41st Street, Manhattan
A workshop from Sustaining All Life and United to End Racism focused on climate strategy in a world that has crossed the 1.5°C threshold.
Hey Google: Protect Kids’ Futures
4:30–5:30 pm | 111 8th Avenue, Manhattan
A family-friendly action outside Google’s Chelsea offices supporting a moratorium on data-center construction and on the use of AI in schools.
Thursday, September 24
The Central Role of Young People in the Climate Movement
1:30–3:30 pm | 12 E 41st Street, Manhattan
A workshop exploring the role young people play in shaping and strengthening the climate movement.
War and Climate: What US Imperialism Demands of Climate Justice Movements
2:30–4:30 pm | YA-YA Network, 135 W 36th Street
A discussion sponsored by Sunrise Movement, Fridays for Future, and others exploring the connections between war, imperialism, and climate justice.
Gowanus Fracked Gas Plant Action
6:00 pm | 29th Street & 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn
Join an action at the Gowanus Fracked Gas Plant, sponsored by Third Act and Unplug AI.
Friday, September 25
Understanding Antisemitism: Learning Ways to End Its Use as a Wedge Issue Dividing the Climate Movement
1:30–3:30 pm | 12 E 41st Street, Manhattan
A workshop from Sustaining All Life and United to End Racism focused on understanding antisemitism and preventing it from being used to divide movements for climate justice.
Saturday, September 26
Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change Workshop
1:30–3:30 pm | 12 E 41st Street, Manhattan
Close out the week with a workshop examining the relationship between artificial intelligence and climate change.
There’s a lot happening during Climate Week, and this is only a small selection. Pick an event, bring a friend, and come be part of the conversation — and the action.